Underground Supervisor

A resources company in Postmasburg, Northern Cape has a vacancy available for an Underground Supervisor.

You will pick up new skills on the job and be backed to apply them. There is a strong sense of accountability and pride across the team. Day to day, you will collaborate with colleagues who take real pride in their work. Take the next step in your career and apply before the closing date.

• Conduct daily workplace inspections before each shift to identify hazards and ensure the working area is safe.
• Supervise mining crew activities to ensure production is carried out according to the mining plan within approved safety parameters.
• Coordinate emergency response procedures including fire drills, evacuation exercises, and first aid response for mine emergency preparedness.
• Operate mining equipment such as drill rigs, continuous miners, roof bolters, and loaders safely per operating procedures.
• Ensure all mining activities comply with the Mine Health and Safety Act and the company's safety policies and procedures.
• Collect, log, and transport geological samples to the laboratory, maintaining chain of custody and following sampling protocols.

• Thorough knowledge of the Mine Health and Safety Act and relevant regulations governing mining operations in South Africa.
• A Grade 12 certificate is the minimum; a relevant mining qualification or blasting certificate is essential for technical roles.
• A minimum of three to five years of experience in the mining industry with specific experience in the relevant mining method.
• For geology roles, a bachelor's degree in geology or geoscience and experience with geological modelling and sampling software.
• A valid medical certificate of fitness confirming fitness to work in a mining environment including underground conditions.